World Cup: Why Lamine Yamal Missed Spain National Team Training

The Spanish national team began preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina. The group training session saw the absence of star player Lamine Yamal, who confined himself to individual drills on the sidelines, sparking widespread speculation about his readiness for the final.

The Spanish squad has settled in New Jersey in anticipation of the upcoming final against the defending champions at the New York–New Jersey stadium, hoping to crown their journey with a second world title for La Roja. On Thursday, Spanish players Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro trained separately from the rest of the team as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina. Both players were seen lying on the pitch during the opening training session under manager Luis de la Fuente. The Royal Spanish Football Federation stated that both players are expected to be ready for Sunday’s match, and that their separate training was a precautionary measure as part of load management.